John Deere 8400

John Deere 8400 8000/8000T Series Technical Specifications

John Deere 8400 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1995 – 1999.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for John Deere 8400 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

John Deere 8400 Production











Manufacturer:
Manufacturer: John Deere
Type: Row-Crop tractor
Factory: Waterloo, Iowa, USA


John Deere 8400 Power










Engine:
PTO (claimed): 225 hp
167.8 kW
Drawbar (tested): 202.28 hp
150.8 kW
PTO (tested): 252.21 hp
188.1 kW

John Deere 8400 Electrical



















Ground: negative
Charging system: alternator
Charging amps: 140
Batteries: 2
Battery CCA: 925
Battery volts: 12

John Deere 8400 Mechanical




























Chassis: 4×4 MFWD 4WD
Final drives: inboard planetary
Differential lock: electro-hydraulic
Steering: power
Brakes: differential hydraulic wet disc
Cab: CommandView Cab standard. Row-Trak guidance optional.
Transmission: 16-speed full power shift

Capacity













Fuel: 135 gal
511.0 L
Hydraulic system: 37 gal
140.0 L
Front hubs: 3.2 qts
3.0 L (each)
Front diff.: 11.5 qts
10.9 L

Hydraulics
















Type: closed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC)
Capacity: 37 gal
140.0 L
Pressure: 2900 psi
200.0 bar
Valves: 3 to 5
SCV flow: 30 gpm
113.6 lpm

Tracktor Hitch













Rear Type: 3/3N
Control: electro-hydraulic draft sensing
Rear lift: 11700 lbs
5307 kg
  15650 lbs
7098 kg *Optional

Power Take-off (PTO)










Rear PTO: independent
Rear RPM: 1000 (1.75)
  540/1000 (1.375 optional)

John Deere 8400 Engine detail








































Engine Detail
John Deere PowerTech PSS
turbocharged aftercooled diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement: 548 ci
9.0 L
Bore/Stroke: 4.66×5.35 inches
118 x 136 mm
Emissions: Tier 4
Emission control: selective catalyst reduction
Rated Power (EC 97/98): 400 hp
298.3 kW
Fuel system: electronic high-pressure common rail
Compression: 16:1
Rated RPM: 2100
Starter: electric
Starter volts: 12



John Deere 8400 Transmission overview

Engine Oil









Transmission: John Deere e23
Type: full power shift
Gears: 23 forward and 11 reverse

John Deere 8400 Dimensions














































Wheelbase: 120.1 inches
305 cm
Length: 245 inches
622 cm
  259.5 inches
659 cm (with front weights)
Width: 137.3 inches
348 cm (warning lamps)
  175.1 inches
444 cm (triples warning lamps)
Height (cab): 129.3 inches
328 cm
Clearance (front axle): 23.1 inches
58 cm *1500 axle Group 42 tires
  19.7 inches
50 cm *ILS axle Group 42 tires
Clearance (rear axle): 24.9 inches
63 cm *With Group 47 tires
Front axle: 1500 MFWD
Front axle: ILS 42 KPH
Front axle: ILS 50 KPH
Rear axle: 4.724 by 96 inches
119 by 2438 mm
Rear axle: 4.724 by 118.5 inches
119 by 3009 mm
Front tread: 62 to 88 inches
157 to 223 cm
















John Deere 8400R Weight
  32691 lbs
14828 kg (IVT, duals, Cat 4 hitch)
Max capacity: 39683 lbs
18000 kg
Max front axle: 17637 lbs
8000 kg
Max rear axle: 25353 lbs
11500 kg

John Deere 8400 Tests

OCED Tractor Test 2172



















































OCED Tractor Test 2172
Diesel e23 4WD
April 4 – 21, 2017
Link: OCED Tractor Test 2172 file
PTO performance
Max power: 367.80 hp
274.3 kW
Fuel use: 18.3 gal/hour
69.3 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed: 338.29 hp
252.3 kW
Fuel use: 17.4 gal/hour
65.9 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed: 362.26 hp
270.1 kW
Fuel use: 18.4 gal/hour
69.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 320.19 hp
238.8 kW
Fuel use: 18.7 gal/hour
70.8 l/hour
Gear 10 used for power test.
Max pull: 29545 lbs
13401 kg
Gear 8 used for pull test.

FAQ

Is John Deere 8400 a good tractor?

The John Deere 8400 is one of the great tractors in the John Deere stable, and it has earned John Deere a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a John Deere 8400 take?

Check out the John Deere 8400 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year John Deere made the 8300

The John Deere 8400 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1995 – 1999

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